A manometer, containing water; is used to measure the pressure of a gas supply in a school

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A manometer, containing water; is used to measure the pressure of a gas supply in a school laboratory. Its reading is h cm of water.


Why is it better to use water in the manometer, rather than mercury?

A. With mercury, a narrower tube would be needed.

B. With mercury, a wider tube would be needed.

C. With mercury, it would be too large.

D. With mercury, h would be too small.

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